The executive arm of the European Union, known as the European Commission, has penned a list of American products they're aiming to hit with tariffs, which could amount to more than $107 billion, should their trade talks with the Trump administration go belly-up. The commission's announcement was timed to coincide with President Donald Trump's revelation of a new trade … [Read more...] about EU Threatens $107B in Tariffs on U.S. as Trade Talks Teeter on Edge
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Trump Welcomes Canada’s Newly Elected Prime Minister
Trump welcomes Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. The left immediately goes into a frenzy, painting a picture of Trump as an antagonist, but let's break this down logically. Trump isn't wrong in his assertion that America is subsidizing Canada. The idea that America doesn't need anything from Canada is, at face value, an exaggeration. But dig a bit deeper, and you'll … [Read more...] about Trump Welcomes Canada’s Newly Elected Prime Minister
China Warns of Retaliation After CIA Recruitment Videos Surface
On Tuesday, China came out with a rather stern proclamation that it would take necessary measures to crack down on what it perceives as "infiltration and sabotage activities of foreign anti-China forces". This move graces the headlines just days after the CIA released videos aimed at enticing Chinese officials to leak secrets to the U.S. It's important to address what the … [Read more...] about China Warns of Retaliation After CIA Recruitment Videos Surface
Trump Considers Tougher Stance on Russia Amid Rising Tensions
The White House has prepared a set of new options for President Donald Trump to use to gain more leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict with Ukraine. Bloomberg reported that sources who were not named said the U.S. had new economic options. According to a report, Trump had been delaying his decision due to ongoing negotiations between Ukraine, … [Read more...] about Trump Considers Tougher Stance on Russia Amid Rising Tensions
Iran and U.S. to Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome, Foreign Minister Says
Iran has repeatedly demonstrated its untrustworthiness. They've been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels while simultaneously claiming peaceful intentions. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of how deterrence works. If Iran is enriching uranium to weapons-grade, and weapons-grade uranium is used for nuclear weapons, then Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. It's … [Read more...] about Iran and U.S. to Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome, Foreign Minister Says
